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Dec 24, 2025
Die Hard Is (Or Isn't) a Christmas Movie
The Critics Club kicks off the holiday season by arguing over what actually counts as a Christmas movie, with Die Hard at the center of the debate. From holiday traditions to non-traditional picks, the discussion spirals into nostalgia, genre rules, and why some arguments never die.
Nov 21, 2025
Top 10 “Based on a True Story” Movies (Chaos Edition)
This week on The Critics Club, the guys tackle their Top 10 “Based on a True Story” movies… after Jim realizes he prepped for the completely wrong topic. From there, it quickly turns into a mix of actual film discussion, personal stories, heated arguments over what “based on a true story” even means, and a surprising amount of yelling about Fargo. Geoff kicks things off with Cool Runnings, immediately derailing the room. Jim scrambles to rebuild a list he never made. David goes to war defending and attacking movies in equal measure. And at some point, Oppenheimer becomes the unofficial drinking game answer. It’s unfiltered, dumb in the best way, and full of the exact kind of movie-nerd energy you listen for. Join us for bobsledding, McDonald’s history, CIA manhunts, Enigma machines, sad dog stories, and a truly unhinged debate about whether 300 counts as “history” (it absolutely does not).
Sep 24, 2025
Top 10 Movie Adaptations: From Books to the Big Screen
The Critics Club ranks their top movie adaptations, from Jurassic Park and Casino Royale to Crazy Rich Asians and The Devil Wears Prada. Geoff, Jim, and David compare books and films, share opinions, and debate what makes an adaptation succeed.
Aug 06, 2025
Deep Cuts: The Horrors of Love in Takashi Miike’s Audition (1999)
In this inaugural episode of Critics Club: Deep Cuts, Jim and Geoff dive into Takashi Miike’s psychological shocker Audition. What begins as a melancholic romance transforms into one of the most unsettling horror films of the early 2000s.
Jul 26, 2025
Superman Discussion - The Critics Club
The Critics Club: Superman Review (With Special Guest Louis) **Full SPOILERS** Geoff and Louis dive deep into James Gunn’s Superman, breaking down everything from the casting of David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan to Lex Luthor’s darker edge. They debate how this version stacks up against Man of Steel, gush over the film’s standout score, and discuss the impact of new characters like Krypto. Plus, the duo look ahead to the future of the DC Universe—Clayface, Supergirl, Lanterns, and more.
